Terrorism and counterterrorism studies : comparing theory and practice

Terrorism and counterterrorism studies : comparing theory and practice /

Terrorism and Counterterrorism Studies examines the essence of terrorism as an instrument to achieve certain goals and explores our difficulties in defining the very concept itself. The volume also provides an overview of current (counter)terrorism studies and discusses policy implications. The resu...

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Main Author: Bakker, Edwin (Author)
Other Authors: Pinkse, Sander (Cover designer)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: [Leiden, Netherlands] : Leiden University Press, 2015
Subjects:
Terrorism.
Political violence.
terrorism.
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505 0 |a Cover; Title; Copyright; Contents; List of boxes and figures; Preface; About the author; Acknowledgements; 1 Definition and nature of terrorism; 1.1 Introduction; 1.2 A worldwide phenomenon; 1.3 A primary threat to security?; 1.4 The use of the term terrorism; 1.5 Why is there no generally accepted definition?; 1.6 The need for a definition; 1.7 Definition attempts; 1.8 Conclusion; Bibliography; 2 History of terrorism: a constantly changing phenomenon; 2.1 Introduction; 2.2 The first wave of terrorism: the "Anarchist Wave"; 2.3 The second wave of terrorism: the "Anti-colonial Wave." 
505 8 |a 2.4 The third wave of terrorism: the "New Left Wave"2.5 The fourth wave of terrorism: the "Religious Wave" '; 2.6 A fifth wave of terrorism?; 2.7 Conclusion; Bibliography; 3 Terrorism studies; 3.1 Introduction; 3.2 The history of terrorism studies; 3.3 Disciplines and approaches; 3.4 Key authors and centers; 3.5 Challenges and dilemmas; 3.6 The current state of the art; 3.7 Conclusion; Bibliography; 4 Assumptions about terrorism; 4.1 Introduction; 4.2 Assumption one: Terrorism is caused by poverty; 4.3 Assumption two: Terrorists are crazy. 
505 8 |a 4.4 Assumption three: Terrorism is increasingly lethal4.5 Assumption four: today's terrorism is predominantly anti-Western; 4.6 Assumption five: Terrorism is successful; Bibliography; 5 Assumptions about counterterrorism; 5.1 Introduction; 5.2 Assumption one: One can recognize a terrorist; 5.3 Assumption two: De-radicalization of terrorists is possible; 5.4 Assumption three: Decapitation of terrorist organizations works; 5.5 Assumption four: Terrorism cannot be defeated; 5.6 Terrorism can best be dealt with by way of a holistic or wide approach; Bibliography. 
505 8 |a 6 Future research topics in terrorism studies6.1 Introduction; 6.2 Under-researched topics; 6.3 Fear and resilience; 6.4 Fear and impact management; 6.5 Conclusion; 6.6 Reflection; Bibliography; Appendix; Index. 
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